Security Assistant 2 - DCS

HHS - Security Assistant II (DCS)

At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.

Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.

Responsible for processing background check requests for potential sponsors of unaccompanied children. They receive background check requests (both fingerprint and child abuse and neglect), work with respective federal or state agencies to compile existing information. Coordination of the delivery of that information to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) or ACF designee. They are responsible for timely email request responses and coordination, as well as evaluating various database searches for potential sponsor information. They are expected to serve in an advisory capacity to the SAI's based on their additional experience.

There are two primary areas that SAI's will work in:

• Sponsor Checks
• Child Abuse and Neglect Checks.

Sponsor Checks focus primarily on matching received request paperwork with Special Agency Check (SAC) results received from OPM (Office of Personnel Management), and then open, process, and closing cases in an Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) electronic database. There is considerable follow up with OPM, ACF personnel, and ACF designees.

Child Abuse and Neglect Checks (CA/N) focus primarily on receiving requests and coordinating with state child protective services to receive CA/N records for potential sponsors.

There is considerable follow up with OPM, ACF personnel, and ACF designees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Sponsor Checks and/or Child Abuse and Neglect Checks on potential sponsors of Unaccompanied Children via already existent OSSI-established procedures
• Interface with the respective Federal and State-level Criminal History and/or Child Protective Services agencies throughout the U.S., ACF personnel and designees, and other OSSI staff, as well as OSSI customers
• Produce graphical and written reports on findings and statistics.
• Present OSSI/DCS procedures in a classroom setting, via conference call or web demonstration to DCS customers, ACF personnel or designers, and other federal partners.
• This position will require less than 5% out of state travel a year to provide or participate in care provider site visits and state agency visits to provide training presentations or other assistance as needed.
• Overcome obstacles and accomplish the mission of obtaining timely, accurate child abuse and neglect checks on sponsor applicants of Unaccompanied Children.
• Serve as mentor/senior advisors to Junior Case Management Specialists
• Serve as main points of contact for the government requests for information relating to the processes and procedures in DCS
• Customer-friendly service skills - especially in communication to overcoming obstacles
• Prepare technical reports summarizing investigative findings
• Manage large amounts of information

Qualifications:

• Education at the Associate level and/or equal work experience
• At least 2 years' experience as a SAI or demonstrated work/experience equivalent
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be willing to travel up to 5%
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, Word)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.